NM Elk Unit 56
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-414) — Elk-2-414 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-415) — Elk-2-415 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-416) — Elk-1-416 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-417) — Elk-1-417 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 56 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 56 spans high-elevation terrain (4,956–8,767 ft) across 1.14 million acres, but only 22% is public land—a significant constraint for DIY hunters. The large private landholding means access will depend on trespass agreements or outfitter partnerships. ## Herd Quality No recent wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is provided. Assess current herd status through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's most recent...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-416) | resident | 182 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-416) | nonresident | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-416) | outfitter | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-417) | resident | 67 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-417) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-414) | resident | 33 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-414) | nonresident | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-415) | resident | 51 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-379) | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-380) | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-381) | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-382) | 10 | 3 | 50.0% |